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Brandon Lovell
When pushed, Brandon Lovell fights back. In his high school years in the South Bronx ("not the worst neighborhood, but pretty bad"), Brandon saw many students being bullied. The experience was formative: on the one hand, it motivated him to defend himself; on... View Details
- 27 Jan 2020
- Research & Ideas
Hard Work Isn't Enough: How to Find Your Edge
We’re told that the secret to success is hard work. But the truth is, hard work alone doesn’t always pay off. After all, career advancement isn’t always neatly tied to your skills, effort, or even the quality of your work. Some people... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 26 Aug 2020
- Blog Post
Two sides, same coin: How I left the Bay Area as an operator and returned as an investor
reflecting on our experience. In fact, after going through the program, many of my fellow RVPs realized this was not the career path for them, while others had their aspirations reinforced. Growing on a... View Details
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Mollie Breen
After demonstrating exceptional math and computer science talent at Duke University, and more than three years of service as an applied research mathematician in the Department of Defense, Mollie Breen took the next, not-so-obvious step: as a reality television... View Details
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Rafaella Mazza
Why did you choose this path at this point in time? An internal feeling of inquietude regarding my career path and future opportunities and a desire to “go back to school” as a... View Details
- 13 Aug 2020
- Blog Post
The U.S. Job Search for International Students
International students make up 37% of the Class of 2023. While some of these students will return to their home country or region to work after graduating, many choose to accept a full-time role in the United States. Whatever career View Details
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Peggy Mativo-Ochola
As the daughter of two pioneering civil engineers in Kenya, Peggy Mativo-Ochola learned to be ambitious. "I saw my mother as a woman who broke glass ceilings and my father as a man who strove for excellence in his field," Peggy says. While her parents... View Details
Keywords: Nonprofit/Government/Education
- 13 Mar 2023
- Op-Ed
How Leaders Should Leave
never know when they’ll enter your career path again as prospective bosses, peers, or subordinates. Here is a recommended roadmap for how to resign with grace and class—without burning bridges along the way:... View Details
Keywords: by John Quelch
- Web
Middle East & North Africa - Global
an information session in Istanbul. The event opened with welcome remarks from Yasemin Çağlar, followed by a keynote speech by Alper Gökgöz (MBA 2010), CEO of ING Türkiye, who shared inspiring insights from his personal and professional journey and the role HBS has... View Details
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Private Capital Project
participants are exposed to cutting-edge ideas that will shape their career paths in the Venture Capital and Private Equity Industries Research Pay Now or Pay Later? The Economics within the Private Equity... View Details
- 22 Nov 2023
- News
So You Want to Join a Startup
GB: I talk about the idea of hunting. Because I think the hunter is patient. They have a specific prey in mind. They seek out that opportunity and then they wait for the right moment. And I think so much of what happens in people's View Details
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Enrico Ferrari
Born and raised in a small northern Italian town, Enrico Ferrari was the first in his family to attend college. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to write his own destiny, Enrico moved to Berlin, where he joined an ad technology startup. Enthusiastic... View Details
Keywords: Tech
- 13 Nov 2023
- Blog Post
HBS Veteran Spotlight: Lindsey Chrismon (MBA 2025)
manuals on leadership, no guidebooks on how to inspire and motivate. Instead, there were people, with hopes, dreams, fears, and aspirations. They looked to me for guidance, and I knew I had to pave the way, even when the path was unclear.... View Details
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2023 Reunion Presentations - Alumni
this “working on material” session (as comedians would call it) with a sneak peek into how we are reconceptualizing career development post-pandemic and the implications for us and our organizations. Build the Life You Want: The Art and... View Details
- Web
Skydeck - Alumni
basketball—chronicles the sport's rise Can Neuroscience Find You the Perfect Job? Pymetrics CEO and cofounder Frida Polli (MBA 2012) matches cognitive traits to career paths Curating the Cuisine of Southwest... View Details
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Building Iconic Brands and Brighter Futures: Interview with Glossier CEO, Kyle Leahy - Recruiting
Georgetown University, Leahy set out to uncover where her career path would lead, double majoring in English and Math. This academic combination allowed her to use her creativity and skills in quantitative... View Details
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About - Business & Environment
multiple HBS departments and that collaborates across Harvard University to drive climate learning, career path mentorship, and action. Previously Lynn was a VP in the Infrastructure and Energy group at... View Details
- 06 Jun 2011
- Research & Ideas
Why Leaders Lose Their Way
highly successful in their respective fields and at the peak of their careers. This makes their behavior especially perplexing, raising questions about what caused them to lose their way: Why do leaders known for integrity and leadership engage in unethical activities?... View Details
Keywords: by Bill George
- 08 Mar 2021
- In Practice
COVID Killed the Traditional Workplace. What Should Companies Do Now?
A year ago, COVID-19 forced many companies to send employees home—often with a laptop and a prayer. Now, with COVID cases subsiding and vaccinations rising, the prospect of returning to old office routines appears more possible. But will employees want to flock back to... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 05 Dec 2018
- Research & Ideas
Why Managers Should Reveal Their Failures
If you’re a business leader who oozes achievement, sprints up the corporate ladder, and earns big bucks, your co-workers probably resent you to some extent. New research says high-achievers can win over their colleagues with a simple approach: by sharing the failures... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman